Lebiinae
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Agra
elegant canopy beetles
Agra is a genus of ground beetles (Carabidae) commonly known as elegant canopy beetles. The genus contains over 500 described species, with more than 1000 additional specimens in collections awaiting formal description. Members of this genus belong to the subfamily Lebiinae and tribe Lebiini, and are characterized by their association with forest canopy habitats.
Agra rileyi
Agra rileyi is a species of ground beetle in the family Carabidae, described by Terry Erwin in 2017. It belongs to the large genus Agra, which comprises hundreds of species primarily distributed in the Neotropics. The species epithet honors someone with the surname Riley, though the specific honoree is not documented in available sources. Like other members of its genus, it is likely a predatory beetle inhabiting forested environments.
Agra wickhami
Anchonoderus horni
Anchonoderus horni is a ground beetle species in the family Carabidae, described by Csiki in 1931. It belongs to the tribe Lachnophorini within the subfamily Lebiinae. The species is known from Mexico, though detailed biological information appears limited in available literature. Like other members of the genus Anchonoderus, it is presumably a ground-dwelling predatory beetle.
Apenes lucidula
Apenes lucidula is a ground beetle species in the family Carabidae, distributed across the Caribbean, Central America, and North America. The species was originally described as Cymindis lucidula by Dejean in 1831. It includes three recognized subspecies: A. l. lucidula (the nominate subspecies), A. l. dulculia, and A. l. michelii, the latter two described by Ball & Shpeley in 1992. Like other members of the genus Apenes, it belongs to the diverse tribe Lebiini within the subfamily Lebiinae.
Apristus
Apristus is a genus of ground beetles in the family Carabidae, first described by Chaudoir in 1846. The genus comprises approximately 60 described species distributed across multiple continents including North America, Europe, Asia, and Africa. Members are classified within the subtribe Lionychina of the tribe Lebiini. The genus exhibits considerable diversity in body form and coloration, with many species showing metallic or iridescent integument.
Apristus constrictus
Apristus constrictus is a species of ground beetle in the family Carabidae, first described by Casey in 1920. It belongs to the subfamily Lebiinae and tribe Lebiini. The species is known to occur in North America, with records from Canada and the United States.
Apristus laticollis
Apristus laticollis is a species of ground beetle in the family Carabidae. It occurs in North America, with records from the United States and Canada. The species was described by John Lawrence LeConte in 1851. As a member of the genus Apristus, it belongs to a group of small carabid beetles within the tribe Lebiini.
Apristus pugetanus
Apristus pugetanus is a small ground beetle in the family Carabidae, first described by Casey in 1920. It belongs to the subtribe Lionychina within the diverse tribe Lebiini. The species is known from a limited number of observations and appears restricted to western North America, with records from the Pacific Northwest region of the United States and Canada.
Axinopalpus biplagiatus
Axinopalpus biplagiatus is a species of ground beetle in the family Carabidae. It is found in North America. The species was described by Dejean in 1825.
Axinopalpus illectus
Axinopalpus illectus is a small ground beetle in the family Carabidae, subfamily Lebiinae. The species was described by Thomas Casey in 1920 and is known from the United States. It belongs to a genus of minute carabids often associated with leaf litter and ground-level habitats. Like other members of the tribe Lebiini, it is likely predatory, though specific ecological details remain poorly documented.
Axinopalpus pratti
Axinopalpus pratti is a species of ground beetle in the family Carabidae, described by Hatch in 1949. The genus Axinopalpus belongs to the subtribe Dromiusina within the tribe Lebiini. This species is known from the western United States. Members of this genus are generally small, active beetles associated with ground-level habitats.
Axinopalpus vittatus
Axinopalpus vittatus is a species of ground beetle in the family Carabidae, described by Hatch in 1949. The genus Axinopalpus belongs to the subtribe Dromiusina within the tribe Lebiini. The species is recorded from the United States, though specific details about its biology and ecology remain poorly documented in available sources.
Calleida decora
Calleida decora is a species of ground beetle in the family Carabidae, subfamily Lebiinae. The species was described by Fabricius in 1801 and is currently treated as a synonym of Calleida cordicollis. It belongs to a diverse genus of predatory beetles distributed across the Americas. Records indicate occurrence in Belize, Mexico, and the United States.
Calleida punctulata
Calleida punctulata is a species of ground beetle in the family Carabidae, first described by Chaudoir in 1848. It is found in North America, with distribution records from the United States, Mexico, and Guatemala. The species belongs to the genus Calleida, a group of small to medium-sized predatory beetles. Available information about its biology and ecology remains limited.
Calleidina
Calleidina is a subtribe of ground beetles in the family Carabidae, established by Chaudoir in 1873. It is currently treated as a synonym within the tribe Lebiini (subfamily Lebiinae). The subtribe historically grouped certain genera of small to medium-sized carabid beetles, though modern taxonomic revisions have reassigned its constituent taxa. As a synonym, it no longer represents a valid grouping in contemporary classifications but persists in older literature and databases.
Coptodera
Coptodera is a genus of small ground beetles in the family Carabidae, comprising approximately 105 described species. The genus exhibits a broad geographic distribution spanning North and South America, Africa, Oceania, and eastern Asia. A single fossil species, Coptodera elektra, is known from Eocene Baltic amber, representing the only European record for the genus.
Cyclosomini
Cyclosomini is a tribe of ground beetles (Carabidae: Lebiinae) containing approximately 18 genera and over 490 described species. Members are distributed across multiple continents, with documented occurrences in Africa, the Neotropics, and other regions. The tribe includes genera such as Graphipterus and Tetragonoderus, for which some larval morphology and limited natural history information has been described.
Cylindronotum aeneum
Cylindronotum aeneum is a species of ground beetle in the family Carabidae, first described by Putzeys in 1845. It belongs to the subfamily Lebiinae and tribe Lebiini. The species is documented from Central America and northern South America, with records from Belize, Guatemala, Nicaragua, Panama, and French Guiana. Available information on this species is limited.
Cymindis
Cymindis is a genus of ground beetles in the family Carabidae, established by Latreille in 1805. The genus comprises over 50 described species distributed across the Palearctic region, with particularly high diversity in Central Asia and the Near East. Many species are associated with arid and semi-arid habitats. The genus is divided into numerous subgenera, reflecting substantial morphological and ecological variation among its constituent species.
Cymindis elegans
Cymindis elegans is a ground beetle species in the genus Cymindis, first described by LeConte in 1846. It belongs to the subfamily Lebiinae and tribe Lebiini within the family Carabidae. The species is known from Virginia in the United States. Very little specific information about its biology, ecology, or behavior has been documented.
Cymindis punctigera
Cymindis punctigera is a ground beetle species described by LeConte in 1851. It is currently treated as a synonym of Pinacodera punctigera. The species belongs to the subfamily Lebiinae within the family Carabidae. Records indicate occurrence in Mexico and the United States.
Cymindis rufostigma
Cymindis rufostigma is a ground beetle species described by Hunting in 2013. It is currently recognized as a synonym of Pinacodera rufostigma (Hunting, 2013). The species belongs to the subfamily Lebiinae, a group of small to medium-sized predatory beetles. Records indicate occurrence in the United States.
Ega sallei
Ega sallei is a ground beetle species in the family Carabidae, first described by Chevrolat in 1839. It belongs to the tribe Lachnophorini within the subfamily Lebiinae. The species has been recorded from Guatemala, Mexico, Nicaragua, and the United States, with observations concentrated in Middle America. As a member of the Carabidae family, it is presumed to be a predatory beetle, though specific ecological details remain poorly documented.
Eucaerus
Eucaerus is a genus of ground beetles (Carabidae) in the tribe Lachnophorini, subfamily Lebiinae. Established by John Lawrence LeConte in 1853, this genus belongs to a group of small carabid beetles characterized by pubescent (hairy) dorsal surfaces. Species in this genus are found in North America. The genus name is homonymous with the nickname of the Seleucid king Demetrius III (Eucaerus), though this is coincidental and unrelated to the beetle taxonomy.
Eucaerus varicornis
Eucaerus varicornis is a species of ground beetle in the family Carabidae, first described by John Lawrence LeConte in 1853. It belongs to the tribe Lachnophorini within the subfamily Lebiinae. The species is known from North America, with records from the United States. Like other members of the genus Eucaerus, it is likely associated with ground-dwelling habitats, though specific ecological details remain poorly documented.
Euphorticus
Euphorticus is a genus of ground beetles in the family Carabidae, established by G.Horn in 1881. It belongs to the tribe Lachnophorini within the subfamily Lebiinae. The genus contains five described species distributed across the Americas, from the United States to South America.
Euphorticus pubescens
Euphorticus pubescens is a ground beetle in the family Carabidae, described by Dejean in 1831. Records indicate presence in Brazil, Mexico, Guatemala, Cuba, and the United States (including North Carolina). The species belongs to the tribe Lachnophorini, a group of small to medium-sized carabids often associated with ground-dwelling habits in various terrestrial habitats.
Hyboptera
Hyboptera is a genus of ground beetles in the family Carabidae, established by Chaudoir in 1873. The genus comprises fourteen described species distributed primarily in the Neotropical region. Several species have been described relatively recently, with seven named between 2004 and 2017, indicating ongoing taxonomic work. Members of this genus are classified within the subtribe Agrina of the tribe Lebiini.
Hyboptera auxiliadora
Auxiliadora's humped-wing carabid beetle
Hyboptera auxiliadora is a species of ground beetle described by Erwin in 2004. It belongs to the genus Hyboptera, which is characterized by humped-wing morphology. The species occurs in Central America and parts of North America, with confirmed records from Colombia, Costa Rica, Honduras, Mexico, and Panama. It is a member of the subfamily Lebiinae within the family Carabidae.
Infernophilus
Infernophilus is a genus of ground beetles (family Carabidae) established by Larson in 1969. It is monotypic, containing only the species Infernophilus castaneus. The genus belongs to the subtribe Agrina within the tribe Lebiini. It is endemic to the United States.
Infernophilus castaneus
Infernophilus castaneus is a species of ground beetle in the family Carabidae, described by George Henry Horn in 1882. The genus Infernophilus belongs to the tribe Lebiini within the subfamily Lebiinae. The specific epithet 'castaneus' refers to a chestnut brown coloration. Distribution records indicate presence in the United States and North America.
Lachnophorus elegantulus
Lachnophorus elegantulus is a species of ground beetle described by Mannerheim in 1843. It belongs to the tribe Lachnophorini within the subfamily Lebiinae. The species is documented from North America. Available information is limited, with 68 observations recorded on iNaturalist.
Lebia
colorful foliage ground beetles, flat ground beetles
Lebia is a large genus of predatory ground beetles (Carabidae) comprising over 700 species in 17 subgenera with worldwide distribution. Members are frequently encountered on foliage and flowers, where their often brilliant metallic coloration makes them conspicuous despite small to medium size. The genus is notable within Carabidae for including species with parasitoid larval stages, a rare life history strategy among ground beetles. Adults are active predators of small insects, while larvae of at least some species are obligate parasitoids of beetle prepupae.
Lebia atriceps
Lebia atriceps is a species of ground beetle in the family Carabidae. The species is distributed across North America, with records from Canada, Mexico, and the United States. As a member of the genus Lebia, it belongs to a group commonly known as colorful foliage ground beetles, though specific details about this particular species remain limited.
Lebia bilineata
Lebia bilineata is a species of ground beetle in the family Carabidae, characterized by its distinctive coloration and pattern. It is one of numerous species in the diverse genus Lebia, which are commonly known as colorful foliage ground beetles. The species is found in Mexico and the United States, with records from the southwestern and western regions of the U.S.
Lebia bivittata
Lebia bivittata is a species of ground beetle in the family Carabidae, first described by Fabricius in 1798. It belongs to the subfamily Lebiinae, a group commonly known as colorful foliage ground beetles. The species is recorded from Mexico and the United States. Like other Lebia species, it is likely associated with vegetation where it hunts small invertebrate prey.
Lebia cf-scapula
Lebia cf-scapula is a small ground beetle in the family Carabidae, subfamily Lebiinae. The genus Lebia comprises colorful foliage ground beetles, many of which exhibit bright metallic coloration on their elytra. These beetles are relatively small in stature but visually conspicuous due to their reflective wing covers. They are nocturnal and frequently attracted to artificial light sources.
Lebia deceptrix
Lebia deceptrix is a species of colorful foliage ground beetle in the family Carabidae, described by Madge in 1967. Like other members of the genus Lebia, it is relatively small but often displays bright metallic coloration on its wing covers. The species occurs in North America. As a foliage ground beetle, it is likely associated with vegetation rather than strictly ground-dwelling habits.
Lebia fuscata
Lebia fuscata is a species of ground beetle in the family Carabidae, subfamily Lebiinae. It is distributed across Canada and the United States. Like other members of the genus Lebia, it belongs to a group commonly known as colorful foliage ground beetles, which are relatively small but often exhibit bright metallic coloration. The species has been documented in North American beetle surveys and is represented in major biodiversity databases including GBIF and iNaturalist.
Lebia lecontei
Lebia lecontei is a small ground beetle in the family Carabidae, described by Madge in 1967. The genus Lebia comprises colorful foliage ground beetles that are frequently attracted to lights at night. Members of this genus are known for their often bright metallic wing covers that draw attention despite their relatively small size. The species epithet honors the entomologist John Lawrence LeConte.
Lebia lecta
Lebia lecta is a species of colorful foliage ground beetle in the family Carabidae, described by George Henry Horn in 1885. Members of the genus Lebia are relatively small beetles that draw attention with often bright metallic wing covers. The genus is known for being attracted to lights at night. This species occurs in North America, with records from the United States.
Lebia lobulata
A small, metallic ground beetle in the genus Lebia, characterized by its colorful appearance and foliage-associated habits. Members of this genus are frequently attracted to lights at night. The species occurs across North America, with records from both the United States and Canada.
Lebia miranda
Lebia miranda is a small ground beetle in the family Carabidae, subfamily Lebiinae. The genus Lebia comprises colorful foliage ground beetles known for their often bright metallic wing covers. This species is found in North America, with records from the United States and Mexico.
Lebia pumila
Lebia pumila is a species of ground beetle in the family Carabidae, first described by Dejean in 1831. It is native to North America, with confirmed records from Canada and the United States. As a member of the genus Lebia, it belongs to a group of small, often brightly colored beetles commonly known as colorful foliage ground beetles.
Lebia scalpta
Lebia scalpta is a species of foliage ground beetle in the family Carabidae, first described by Henry Walter Bates in 1883. It is one of numerous small, often brightly colored species in the genus Lebia. The species is known from both Central America and North America, with records from Mexico and the United States. Like other members of its genus, it is likely nocturnal and attracted to artificial light sources.
Lebia solea
Lebia solea is a species of ground beetle in the family Carabidae, first described by Hentz in 1830. It belongs to the genus Lebia, a group of small, often brightly colored foliage ground beetles. The species is documented from North America, with records from both Canada and the United States. Like other members of its genus, it is likely associated with vegetation and may be attracted to lights at night.
Lebia subdola
Lebia subdola is a small, colorful foliage ground beetle in the family Carabidae, described by Madge in 1967. Like other members of the genus Lebia, it exhibits bright metallic coloration on its wing covers. The species is recorded from the United States and is part of the diverse North American fauna of this predatory beetle genus. Specific details about its biology and ecology remain poorly documented in available literature.
Lebia subrugosa
Lebia subrugosa is a species of ground beetle in the family Carabidae, described by Chaudoir in 1871. It belongs to the genus Lebia, a group of small, often brightly metallic beetles commonly known as colorful foliage ground beetles. The species has been documented from Guatemala, Mexico, and the United States, indicating a distribution spanning southern North America and Central America. Like other members of its genus, it is likely nocturnal and attracted to lights.
Lebia tricolor
Lebia tricolor is a species of ground beetle in the family Carabidae, first described by Thomas Say in 1823. It is a member of the colorful foliage ground beetle genus Lebia, characterized by small size and often bright metallic coloration. The species is found in North America, with records from the United States and Canada. As with other Lebia species, it is attracted to lights at night.